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Standard spec includes adaptive cruise control, auto air con, six airbags, DAB radio, smartphone link display audio, rear view camera.

Arqiva has announced the Sound Digital Limited national DAB multiplex is to expand to an extra four million people. 19 new transmitters are being added to the existing network, increasing Sound Digital’s household coverage by over 1.6m new households.

Almost 12 million DAB receivers were sold in 2017 in Europe and Asia Pacific, a new record for yearly sales. Almost half (5.9m) of the sales were for automotive devices, key markets showing a significant increase in the number of cars sold with DAB fitted as standard. The new data published by WorldDAB shows strong growth in the uptake of DAB across all major digital radio markets.

WorldDAB has reported that almost 12 million DAB receivers were sold in 2017 in Europe and Asia Pacific, amounting to a new record in yearly sales. The report outlines the uptake of DAB across all major digital radio markets.

The infotainment and audio system are all present and correct and include support for music apps like Spotify and Apple Music. Standard spec throws in a digital DAB+ radio, Bluetooth support, and Apple iPhone connectivity, as well as a stereo with aluminum speaker covers and a 300-watt amplifier.

Patrick Hannon, President, WorldDAB said: “The last 12 months have been a strong period for DAB radio. International receiver sales are at their highest level ever – boosted by the switch-off of FM in Norway and strong growth in other European markets."

Slovenia has drawn up a blueprint to disconnect FM by 22 February 2022. After several years of testing, 12 national radio stations have been received in Slovenia since September 2016 via DAB+. About 70% of the country is covered by seven channels, including major cities and major motorways.

Almost 12 million DAB receivers were sold in 2017 in Europe and Asia Pacific, a new record for yearly sales. Almost half (5.9m) of the sales were for automotive devices, with key markets showing a significant increase in the number of cars sold with DAB fitted as standard.

The most important Slovenian radio stations are scheduled to switch to DAB+ on 22 February 2022. Slovenia currently has 12 DAB+ services, covering over 70% of the population.

Eight new radio channels will be part of Tarmac - the new cross-media platform launched by RTBF. One channel will be the DAB+ test channel currently used by RTBF, which was confirmed by its director of radio production Laurent Finet.